Strides4Strides4Strength: A Walk to End Domestic Violence

Cranford, NJ – Join the YWCA Union County for the Fourth Annual Strides4Strength: A Walk to End Domestic Violence on Sunday, June 9th from 9 am - 12 noon. Every step raises awareness and all event proceeds support the YWCA Union County’s Domestic Violence Programs. The event is free for children under 12 & furry friends. Register today at https://ywcas4s.eventbrite.com.

A special thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Infineum, and our Walk Supporters, BW Nice, Dewberry, Valley Bank, and zbt Certified Public Accounting & Consulting, LLC. for helping make Strides4Strength another success in its fourth year!

The YWCA Union County has been serving the community for 99 years and is the only agency in Union County that provides an emergency domestic violence shelter, in addition to supportive and transitional housing, counseling, legal advocacy and representation, children’s services, 24-hour crisis intervention and more. All YWCA services are free and confidential.

Domestic violence is a crime that impacts people regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, economic status, education, or religion; it is estimated to impact one in every three women, and one in every seven men, nationally. An average of three women per day in the United States are killed as a result of domestic violence. It impacts more women than breast cancer, lung cancer, and ovarian cancer combined.

In 2016, four domestic violence-related homicides occurred in Union County. During that same year, a total of 3,858 domestic violence crimes were reported in the county, an increase from the 2,615 that were reported the previous year. Please help us put an end to abuse that affects thousands of women, men, and children throughout our community.

Register today at https://ywcas4s.eventbrite.com. Interested in renting vendor space at the event? Please contact us at smyre@ywcaunioncounty.org for more information.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the 24-Hour Hotline at 908-355-HELP (4357).

* Established in January 1999, Infineum is a joint venture of two of the most respected names in lubricants and fuels, ExxonMobil and Shell. The three cornerstones of their approach to conducting business are close collaboration with oil marketers and original equipment manufacturers, technology excellence in proprietary formulations, and supply reliability. To learn more, go to www.infineum.com.

*Established in April 2009, BW NICE (Business Women Networking Involving Charity & Education) is a special female empowerment organization that blends the successful building of women in business with helping other women achieve their potential in life and profession. They also work to bring about domestic violence awareness through charitable contributions to women’s charities and The Red Shoe events. BW NICE provides a warm, friendly atmosphere that is supportive, educational, and dynamic, so women will make meaningful business connections, learn tips and techniques for new ways to success, and leave each event motivated. Learn more at https://bwnice.org/.

* Dewberry has been providing professional engineering services to the New Jersey area for 60 years. They improve the bridges, roads, transit and ports that move people and goods to support their client’s goals, strengthen communities and positively impact quality of life. Dewberry projects in Union County include: South Street Bridge Replacement over Salt Brook, Springfield Avenue Bridge Replacement, Valley Road Bridge over the Rahway River and Gordon Street Bridge – to name a few. Learn more at www.dewberry.com/.

* Valley is one of the most trusted and respected banks in the industry with approximately $30 billion in assets and over 230 locations throughout New York, New Jersey, Florida and Alabama. Since 1927, the Bank has never produced a losing quarter. Even during the most challenging economic times, they have never stopped lending to their customers. They are committed to empowering their customers, employees and the communities they serve to achieve financial success by communicating with transparency and respect, focusing on relationships rather than transactions and taking the time to learn about your immediate needs and long-term goals. Valley and its employees sincerely care about your welfare, and want to help you take advantage of all they have to offer to help you reach your personal and professional financial goals. Find out more at https://www.valley.com/.

* zbt Certified Public Accounting & Consulting, LCC offers a wide range of services to their individual and business clients. Because the firm is relatively small, their clients benefit by getting personalized quality service that is beyond comparison. Services include accounting (audits services/reviews, book-keeping, forensic accounting), consulting (business planning and valuation, management guidance, retirement planning), tax services (tax preparation and planning, IRS representation), and more. Visit www.zbtcpa.com for more information.

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